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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Big Dan Jeffares to Represent the Grand River Blues Society at the 2025 International Blues Challenge


Cambridge's own Big Dan Jeffares and his incredible band will be heading to Memphis in 2025 to represent the Grand River Blues Society in the band category. WAY TO GO!

The competition was held at the Edelweiss Tavern in Kitchener on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Big Dan faced 6 other talented groups to earn this trip. 

Here's one of the performances that helped him win:

Links: Big Dan JeffaresMore Big Dan StoriesVideo above courtesy of Marion G

Here are more performances from the other amazing contestants:

The solo contest for the Grand River Blues Society will be held soon.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train to Represent the GRBS at the 2024 International Blues Challenge


Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train won the honour of representing the Grand River Blues Society in the Memphis Blues Challenge. Click picture for more photos from the contest.

Stonewalls Restaurant in Hamilton was shaking like crazy on Sunday, April 30! That's 'cause the Grand River Blues Society held their International Blues Challenge band competition. 7 explosive bands vied  for the right top represent the GRBS at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January 2024.

After a fierce musical fight, New Market's Glenn Marais and the Mojo Train earned the top spot. They'll be showing Memphis and the whole world what talent this area has to offer.

The competition for the solo/duo slot will be annonuced shortly.

CONGRATS GUYS! 

Video above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Below is the winner announcement and their acceptance speech.

Links: Glenn Marais and the Mojo TrainVideo above courtesy of Hamilton Blues Lovers

Here are more performances from the other amazing contestants: